The main criticism leveled at international club tours is that the overseas DJs are often out of touch with South African audiences, and the music they prefer. However, Pier has been doing some research by sharing music with his local counterparts (such as DJs Stuart Hillary, Dizzy, Groove Element, Martin McHale and Leroy Tayler), and also listening to their mixes, to ensure that the music standard lives up South Africa’s expectations.

“It’s the party season, it’ll be hot and there’ll be lots of European tourists in town, so I’m planning  sets with a carnival, very upbeat feel to them. I think we can leave dark and moody music aside for the cold Northern hemisphere…although that said, I do want to push the boundaries a little, and I’ll be talking a lot more with my fellow SA-based Salvation DJ colleagues over the next few weeks to structure the gigs appropriately,” explains Morrocco.

“Our DJs are often so scared to be different, and young clubbers generally have no idea about good music. It is quite disturbing actually, considering how much gay culture lives in house music, that so many only want to hear the radio hits. All I can say is that the Salvation parties will redefine your experiences of what good, quality music and a divine party should be!” states Stuart Hillary.

Other international Salvation-stars joining the trek down to the South for the Cape Town New Year’s party include Troy Cox and Colin Jowell from Australia, as well as Masashi Osaku from Japan. With such an impressive line-up of international and local DJ talent, it is safe to say that Gaydar.co.za presents Salvation SA Tour 2009 will be your only credible party option this December.

Below follows the full DJ line-up for the Gaydar.co.za presents Salvation SA Tour 2009:
 

JOHANNESBURG
Main Floor – House
Dizzy
Stuart Hillary
Pier Morocco (Salvation London)
Groove Element - Morné (Qc2)
 

DURBAN Main Floor - House Martin McHale (330) Stuart Hillary Pier Morocco (Salvation London) Groove Element - Morné (Qc2)

Floor 2 - Classics Terrence Beck (Axis) DJ Frankie (Axis, Bronx) Shane D (Origin)

CAPE TOWN Main Floor - House DJ Blaine (Good Hope FM) Stuart Hillary Pier Morocco (Salvation London) Leroy Taylor

Floor 2 - Crew - Classics DJ Miles (Crew) Masashi Osaku (Tokyo, Japan) Groove Element - Morne' (Qc2) Red Richard (Minneapolis, USA) Chris Stock

Floor 3 - Crew Upper - VVIP Colin Jowell (Sydney, Australia) DJ Blaine (Good Hope FM) Troy Cox (Sydney, Australia) Charl Zero (Crew)

Steve Elliot from Salvation says: “We are really excited about the forthcoming tour of South Africa this December. Salvation will be on four different continents for this year’s New Year’s celebrations: Africa, America, Europe & Asia. But, we are especially excited about coming to South Africa - as it will be our first time visiting your shores... We all need Salvation. It’s time to bring it to South Africa!”  

One of Salvation’s key credos is to only travel to the best, most state-of-the-art, and in-demand venues around the world. The local production will deploy the latest sound technology, combined with advanced intelligent light- and laser-projections. The sound and AV systems for all 3 events are also currently being developed with the help of XGX, SA’s top sound engineers, to ensure Salvation in SA will be a soul-saving party experience like no other! Salvation UK is also involved in the production of the events – in continuity with the design , décor and quality of their parties globally.  

“Also look out for the famous and delicious Angel Boys, who will entertain the crowds and assist with the Salvation process and create pure party bliss. We are truly excited and honored to premiere the Salvation brand in South Africa. Our mission and brand ethos have always been to present our loyal fanbase with the best in quality entertainment that defies the norm. With the support of Gaydar, we also expect to attract quite a large portion of the tourist market visiting our sunny shores during December. Mediocre just doesn’t cut it, and Salvation promises to set the benchmark for what quality parties should be about… Salvation personified, in other words!” says Pieter Rossouw, Qc² Director. 

Event Details:  Gaydar.co.za presents Salvation South African Tour 09

Johannesburg 26 December 2009 Platinum Fourways Mall VIP (presale only): R150 Standard (presale): R100; R120 (at event) Durban 29 December 2009 The Origin VIP (presale only): R150 Standard (presale): R100; R120 (at event) Cape Town 31 December 2009 Crew Bar & Dance Arena VVIP (presale only): R450 Standard (presale): R200; R250 (at event)   Book via www.computicket.com   More information: www.qc2.co.za www.salvation-london.com www.piermorrocco.com

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Issued: 9 December 2009
Issued by: Walter Gelderblom / Total Exposure
On behalf of: Qc² Events (Produced by SaEvents.biz)

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